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Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate launches sustainable F&B initiatives

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has launched sustainability initiatives including farm-to-table sourcing from Khawaneej Farm and an in-house water bottling system to reduce food waste, emissions, packaging and supply chain dependency while improving operational efficiency.

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Wego, Saudi Ministry launch integrated digital Umrah platform

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Wego, a travel app in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to launch a fully integrated digital platform aimed at simplifying and enhancing the global Umrah journey.

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Grand Millennium Dubai launches first AI hotel influencer

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has become the first hotel in the city to introduce its own AI influencer, named Zaya, marking a new step in the integration of artificial intelligence and hospitality marketing.

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Aseer eyes 3m tourists as hospitality sector expands

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region is targeting more than three million visitors during the 2026 tourism season as it accelerates investments in hospitality, expands accommodation capacity and rolls out more than 100 events and tourism experiences.

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Riyadh Airports secures triple honours at Global Brand Awards 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Riyadh Airports Company has won three honours at the Global Brand Awards 2026, underscoring its growing reputation and leadership in the aviation sector.

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Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia to open in Riyadh

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will open on June 22 in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, and industry leaders to accelerate hospitality and tourism growth across the Kingdom.

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Air India Express launches direct Navi Mumbai–Abu Dhabi flights

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport.

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Hassan Allam JV lands Waldorf Astoria superblock contract in Diriyah

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company in the Mena region, said one of its key subsidiaries, in a joint venture with UCC Saudi, has secured the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences & Mixed Use Super Block located within the kingdom's mega development Diriyah.

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Aseer introduces interactive map for tourism season

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

The Aseer Region Development Authority in Saudi Arabia has launched an interactive digital map for Aseer Summer Season 2026, designed to help visitors explore tourist destinations, events, and experiences across the region’s governorates.

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Qatar Airways hits 85pc network, restructures leadership team

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways Group has restored 85% of its pre-crisis network, operating over 140 daily Doha departures to 160 destinations. It also appointed new COO and Chief Customer Officer to strengthen operations, enhance service quality and support its recovery and growth strategy.